Predicting Motion and Friction Worksheet
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Predicting Motion and Friction Worksheet
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Directions
- Fill in each blank carefully.
- Circle or mark the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
- Match each prompt to the best option before writing your answer.
- Use the larger space to show your thinking on word problems.
1. Friction can slow an object __.
2. Which object will likely roll farthest?
3. A harder push can make an object move __.
4. Match the action to the motion change: kick a ball harder
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5. Match the action to the motion change: pull a wagon to the left
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6. Which pattern helps predict motion?
7. A student slides the same block across wax paper and sandpaper. What can the student infer if the block goes farther on wax paper?
8. When scientists look for a pattern, they look for something that __.
9. Which statement is true about balanced forces?
10. Why is it useful to test the same toy car on two different surfaces?
📋 Teacher Answer Key
1. down
2. A toy car on smooth wood
3. faster
4. speed up
5. change direction
6. The ramp is steeper, so the ball rolls faster each time
7. Wax paper has less friction
8. repeats
9. They can keep motion from changing much
10. It shows how surface friction changes motion